Death of West Virginian In Cave Echoes Tragic Love Tale
Charleston West Virginia February recalls a 40 year old cave tragedy involving John Goshorn a struggling youth who sought a hidden silver mine after leaving home enduring poverty to marry a well to do socialite his search ends in a Tennessee cavern where he perishes after falling from a cliff his body found on a shelf with a dagger bearing the image of his beloved no silver mine is found and the tale mirrors an enduring old time drama involving family status and unfulfilled love.
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Charleston
W. Va
Floyd Edge
John Géshorn
Tennessee
John Goshorn
Gosborn
Goshorn
West Virginia
Tennessée
Town Sity
Bill Dave” Goshorn
John
Bill
Olve
Davis-Elkins Beats Concord in Rough Game
Davis-Elkins defeats Concord 41 to 31 in a hard fought clash. The Scarlet team led 11-8 at halftime and pulled away in the second half as Barretts free throws sparked a late surge. Key players include Jeffreys Hendrickson and McKinney, with Concord led by Christy and Aderfer.
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Amerpolot
Scarlets
Crimson
Mirigane
D. & Bett
Concord
Barratt
Jeffreys
Flanagan Hendrickson
Pantley A
Martailler
McKinney
Pauley
Jefferys
Hendrickson
Christy
Aderfer
Grade Oil Advances 25 Cents a Barrel
Prices rise in multiple petroleum grades as purchasing agencies announce a 25 cent per barrel increase. The new rates apply to leading Brent and Bradford grade crude in national transit, reflecting ongoing price adjustments in the oil market.
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Wahdymnla
Mines Prices Rise Across Regions in Declining Market
Mines prices show a national uptick with Pennsylvania grades leading gains at 3.85 and 82.75 cited for Eureka Buckeye and other regional grades. The sketch notes five price boosts since December 27 as earlier increases were recorded yesterday in southwestern markets.
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Mines
Pennsylvania
National Transit
Southwestenn
Eureka
Buckeye Mess
Wesleyan Edges West Virginia Wesleyan In Close College Bout
West Virginia University men fought to end a long skid at Morgantown, losing 25 23 as Wesleyan outscored them late. Key baskets by Brinkman Reiter and Murrin helped the Methodists rally from deficits, with West Virginia’s Oliver Hawley and captain Hawley contributing for the Mountaineers. Final minutes decided a hard fought game with Wesleyan earning the victory.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University Cagers
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Reiter
Methodist
Invaders
Mountaineers
Oliver
Hawley
West Virginia
Methodists
Brinkman
Wesleyan
Julian Murrain
Backsourt
Tods
Kishhaugh
Relter
Tong
Virginia
Rydal
Wolhl
Sum Wiary
West ‘Va
Westeyan Ottker
Brinkman Fank
Reiter for Corcoran Kishbaugh for Bullmege Field goals Olker
Olker, J Muyrin, Funk. Hawley 3, Rohrbaugh 2, Brinkman 5, Reiter 2, Bullman, Kraus. Four goals Olker 3 in 4, Funk 1 in 4, Rohrbaugh 3 in 4, Kraus 1 in 1, Weill 1 in 3. Referee Watkine.
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Reiter
Corcoran
Kishbaugh
Bullmege
Oliker
J. Muyrin
Funk
Hawley
Rohrbaugh
Brinkman
Bullman
Kraus
Olker
Weill
Watkine
Weston Triumphs Over Grafton in Rough House Bout
John Knights basketball quintet trounced Grafton High in a fast paced game at the local gym. Weston led early, held the lead throughout, and outscored Grafton in each half. Key players Harris Sherrard and Salzer powered the defense and scoring while substitutions did not flip the favor.
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Weston High School
Buckhannon High
Buchannon
Inismuen
Weston
Buckhannon
John ‘Knight
Grafton High
Harris
Sherrard
Knights Hawks
Graftoniana
Grafton
Bie
Man
Newburg Trims Bristol Quint in Narrow Victory
Newburg defeated Bristol 27 to 14 as Silzer led with ten field goals and strong defense. Merrifield and Purner contributed well for Newburg, while Promhart and Goodwin anchored the Bristol defense amid a game marked by sharp shooting and solid floorwork.
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Bristol
Bob
Newburg
Nere
Izer
Frombart
Easrd
Merrifield
Purner
Pest
Newbang
Warnick
Furney
Silzer
Ross
Merrified
Goodwin
Promhart
U S Chamber Proposes Three Tax Reforms
The U S Chamber of Commerce announced three tax reform propositions to be put to a referendum of members. The proposals aim to prevent federal estate or inheritance taxes, repeal the federal estate tax, and adjust state taxation as part of the chamber’s broader tax program.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Bob
Mem Jbers
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Phe
Fis
Oldest Chief of Horse-Drawn Fire Wagons Dies in Action
Kansas City report describes a 1925 fire that destroyed the American Royal Livestock Pavilion and many displays. Captain John G. Crane, 65, KC’s oldest fireman and head of the last horse-drawn company, was killed trying to help hose the blaze. Fire raged at the Kansas City Motor Show on Friday the thirteenth, forcing evacuations as explosions and shrieking sirens marked the destruction.
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Kansas City
lMotordom
Johm G. Crane
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
San Francisco
George Hond
Cat Haatway
Ieea
Manufacturibrs
Park View Parent Teachers Meet Hails Blueville Guests
About two hundred members attended the February meeting of the Park View School Parent Teachers Association. Ray Matthews Blueville principal spoke on educational phases. A varied program followed with readings, solos, selections and papers on Child Health and Welfare. A social is planned for February 24 with a Mother's Day meeting on February 27 and a March 14 meeting setup.
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Dorothy Newton
Gene ‘Vieve ‘Weaver
Virginia Henderson
Lelia Wagner
Josephine Boyce
Laurence Pes Alvert ‘Barlow
Bill Flanagan
Dave DeMoss
Charles Ayers
Frank 3
Parent
Park View School
Blueville ‘School
Ray Matthews
Blueville School
G. N. Walters
Richard Sheets
Ada Mae Bickford
Mary Primm
James Silcott
Hugh ‘McPhail
Harry Hatslup
Jed Sapp
Hatter Arnold
Beulah Young
George Laird
May Reger
C. C. Hedges
Taylor County
Louisa Rochert
P. A. Barena
Parent-Teachers Association
America
W. E. Leach
Ralph Sapp
Willa Moats
Ralph Kelley
Samuel Young
H. ©. Chesty
Lee Woodyard
Twenty seven union miners arrested near Astor
Twenty seven union miners were arrested at the Blocky-Pittsburgh mine near Astor and held on $500 bond each for a preliminary hearing next Wednesday. State police said the group congregated on company property and were transported to Philippi and Fleming ton for processing. Peace was reported maintained in nearby towns as cleanup and work continued at the Maryland Coal mine No 1 in West Virginia. Also noted were Emma Granneman and Orpaty Gunther in local society mentions.
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Justice Court
Squire Brenard
Philpp
Blocky-Wittsburgh Coal Company
Astor
Roachl and
Grose
State Police
Philippi
Roach
Roach J
Browntown
Pittsburgh
Roath
Flemington
Potice
Wendel
Gallaga
Roseiont
Rocky-Pittsburgh
Airplane Crashes on Hill Near Newburg
Lieutenant William Wilson and Sergeant Sam Houston of the United States Army fliers crash landed the De Havilland plane on a hill between Grafton and Newburg while en route from Washington to Mount Clemens. Both men were uninjured. aircraft to be dismantled at Langley Field. Local residents witnessed the dramatic landing and the craft’s final impact amid fog and air pockets over northern West Virginia.
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William Wilson
Sam Houston
United “States Army
Terra ‘Firtia
Newburg
de Haviland
Washington, D. C
Mount Clemens
Mich
Moundsville
Lieut. Wilson
Bolling Field
Washington
Langley Field
Hampton
Sergt. Houston
Gratton
Lieut Wilson
Teading
West Virginia
Ford
Rinker
Knottsville
Tle de Haviland
Grafton
Greft
Stett. Wilson
T. F. James
Lester
Clarksburg
Harnest Walden
Holt Apartments
R. M. Brown
Buckhannon
Ralph C. Brown
Jardine Named Secretary of Agriculture in Washington
President Coolidge selected Vincent M. Jardine, president of Kansas Agriculture College, to be Secretary of Agriculture. Jardine will take office after Secretary Gore retires on March 4 to become Governor of West Virginia. The president also sent to the senate the nomination of Fraile for a related post.
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Sttom
Cabinae
Senate
Charl Warren
Nana Netom
Seldelion
Kéllak
Mughes
Sena
White House
Prartens
Ail
Hopatah
Sucess
Hill
Sthiere Invi
Jardine
Manhattan
Wm. M. Jardine
Kansas State Agriculture College
Washington
Vin. M. Jardine
Kansas Agriculture College
Coolidge
Flex
Gore
Whia
West Virginia
Day Agent Killed Near Premier WV by Undercover Officer
A Day agent famed for extended operations along the West Virginia Virginia border was shot dead near Premier in Greenbrier County. The slayer, Ian Bigeds, was arrested by officers accompanying Day, following a raid on prohibition violators. Day previously served as chief of police and deputy sheriff, noted for moonshining suppression and public safety work. the incident occurred on property tied to the Coal Company.
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West Virginia
Ian Bigeds
I Eto
Vecers
Aes
Hua
Poga- Fontas
Greenbriar
West Virginia-Virginia
Tia
Mame
Day
Shen
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LaRue
Eld
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Big Bill) Haywood
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Valentine
Elven
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Maple Avenue
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Elizabeth Dean
Virginia Ford
Clara Bennett
Wilda Carter
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Tee Stafford
Misa
Esther Murfray
May Baumgardner
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Glenna Stanley
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Jessie Robinette
Wilma Parkhill
Ralph Black
Rex Shaw
Albert Hannen
William Manley
John Kunst
Charles Wilmoth
Howard Header
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Eddie Dean
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John Moore
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Ted Hathaway
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Miss Smith
Trene Collier
Mina Winnie Newton
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An Aimee
Tore
Daldd
Mrs. Kesper
Woman's Music Club
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James B. Moran
Janice (Willaide
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Messra George
Joffe Truketle Kersting
George Rots
Emma Kennedy
Chas A. Keefer
Gineh Tabte
Mias
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Ete
Bowman Stith
Vatenco Sea
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Tisan
Maryland Coal Company
Mits
Emma Granneman
Friedman
Mbaant
Eduiich
Imese
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Fairmont Normal Gehoo
Pearl Street
DeHaviland
U. S
Govt
K. Keling
Minnesota
Cassadar
London
Hughes
AGR
Kellogg
Seey. Hughes
M. M. Day
Welch
McDowell County
W. G. Bower
Uniontown
Bower
Thorn
Coreral
Mary Smith
Virdinia Shaw
Miia Marthixelena
Pruntytown
Clarence Statler
Fate Joint
Flanagan
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